Journal article
Echogenic structures in the left atrioventricular groove: diagnostic pitfalls.
- Zuber M Division of Echocardiography, University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland.
- Oechslin E
- Jenni R
- 1998-05-08
Published in:
- Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography. - 1998
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
Coronary Aneurysm
Diagnosis, Differential
Heart Atria
Heart Valve Diseases
Heart Ventricles
Hernia, Hiatal
Humans
Mitral Valve
Ultrasonography
English
A variety of echogenic structures that can be detected by echocardiography in the left atrioventricular groove are best seen in the parasternal long-axis view and can be missed if not carefully looked for. Normal anatomic structures or variants can be seen, for example, dilated coronary sinus, persistent left superior vena cava, or lipomatous tissue. Degenerative or inflammatory processes of the mitral annulus (calcification of the mitral annulus, mitral annular abscess) and aneurysms of the left circumflex coronary artery or of the descending aorta can depict pathologic structures. Hiatal hernia and tumors can be found as well.
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- English
- Open access status
- closed
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- DOI 10.1016/s0894-7317(98)70107-5
- PMID 9571589
- Persistent URL
- https://sonar.ch/global/documents/185677
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